Meet the OIRA Team

Jeannine Pinto, PhD
Director / Assessment Officer
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718-817-0430
Jeannine Pinto joined the Fordham community in 2010.  She obtained a BA in Cognitive Science from Vassar College and a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Virginia. Prior to coming to Fordham, she was on the faculty at Lafayette College. Dr. Pinto is a member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) and its northeast regional affiliate (NEAIR), and the New England Educational Assessment Network.

Ashiyana Regmi Koirala
Senior Research Analyst
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718-817-3191
Ashiyana Regmi Koirala joined Fordham University in 2013 with ten years of experience in higher education and more than eight years in Institutional Research working at various universities and a community college. Prior to joining Fordham, Ashiyana worked at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Ashiyana graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Master’s in Public Health.

Jennifer Lee
Senior Research Analyst
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Jennifer Lee rejoins Fordham University in 2017 after three years at Mercy College; she was previously with Fordham from 2006 to 2014. Jennifer has extensive experience in institutional research, academic budget development, financial analysis, and strategic planning. She earned a Master’s in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and was a PhD candidate (ABD) in Economics at Fordham.

Susan Mun
Senior Research Analyst
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Susan Mun joined Fordham University in 2016. She has presented at the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Annual Forum, Northeast Association for Institutional Research (NEAIR) Annual Conference, California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) Annual Forum, and Strengthening Student Success Conference. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies from Williams College, a Master of Arts in Education from Ursuline College, and was a PhD Candidate (ABD) in the Claremont Graduate University / San Diego State University Joint Doctoral Program in Education.

Kandy Rich, EdD
Research Analyst
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Kandy Rich joined Fordham University in 2024 with over fifteen years of experience from St. John's University. She has a diverse academic administrative background including student advising, program assessment, and data analysis. Kandy is also a triple alumna of St. John's, earning a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Mathematics, as well as a Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership. Her research interests include improving STEM education, retention, and graduation.